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The Be Well Recipe: Grain-Free Cocoa Granola

Pair this granola goodness with any fruit you have on hand, like blueberries, bananas, or strawberries. Add some almond milk or coconut yogurt, and you’ve got a breakfast that will take your morning from good to great.

Grain-free Cocoa Granola

Ingredients (Makes 3 cups)

1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes

1/2 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped

1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

1 Tbsp flax seeds

3 Tbsp raw cacao powder

3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup cacao nibs

Pinch sea salt

Optional: 1 egg white (to make granola extra clumpy)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.